March Instrumental Newsletter
Issue 8, Volume 7
It's Almost Spring!
Although we are not finished with the winter, I am looking forward to warmer weather ahead! We have several upcoming events in the program in the coming months! First, our High School Band and Choir are participating in the Ohio Music Education Association's Large Group Adjudicated Event this weekend. Next, our fourth grade students will be performing with the Akron Symphony Orchestra on Tuesday, March 17 for the Link Up: The Orchestra Sings Concert. I am extremely excited about this opportunity for our students to listen to and perform with a live orchestra!!
In addition, our junior high band and choir members will be participation in the Ohio Music Education Association Junior High Solo and Ensemble on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Stanton Middle School in Kent.
Go Wildcats!!
-Stephanie Bonitz, Director of Bands
Booster Information
Meeting-Thursday, March 12, 2020
We will be discussing some of our upcoming events and volunteer opportunities! If you are music department parent of students in grades 5-12 and would like to get involved, please let us know!
See you there!
Booster Group Remind
Thank you Concessions Volunteers!
Mogadore Junior/Senior High Band News
OMEA Large Group Contest-Saturday, March 7, 2020
Our High School Band and Choir students will be participating in the Ohio Music Education Association Large Group Contest on March 15 and March 16, 2019. The choir will be performing at Nordonia High School Friday, March 6. Our high school band will be performing at the Medina Performing Arts Center on Saturday, March 7. Our performance time is 12:35 PM in the auditorium. Student report time is 9:45 AM at MHS.
Students are reminded to wear concert attire which includes, black pants, black shoes, black socks, a neutral colored undershirt, their white tuxedo shirt, and tie. Students may also bring money for souvenirs (commemorative t-shirts) and/or snacks once we complete our performance. I anticipate our return to MHS by 3:15 PM.
Mary Poppins Pit Orchestra
We are excited to announce our production of Mary Poppins as this year’s musical! As a reminder, students who requested Pit Orchestra participation should be adhering to our new schedule as we approach the dress rehearsal week! Mark your calendars for the production March 19-21, 2020!
Rittman Jazz Fest
The High School Jazz Band will be participating in the Rittman Jazz Festival on Saturday, March 28 at 7:00 PM. The festival will feature local high school jazz bands from across Northeast Ohio. High School Jazz Band members are to report to MHS at 4:45 PM in “jazz” concert dress. We will depart by 5:15 PM. This should be a great night of musical sharing across each of the performing groups! I hope to see you there!
Junior High Solo and Ensemble
The following students are participating in this year’s Ohio Music Education Association Junior High Solo and Ensemble at Stanton Middle School on Saturday, April 18. These students are beginning lessons on their solos and ensemble work and I am excited to see where it takes them in April! Please wish these students good luck and remind them to practice!
Instrumental Solos:
Jacob Burns, Snare Drum Solo
Dominic D'Angelo, Trumpet Solo
Bryan Davis, Bb Clarinet Solo
Mia Gaetjens, Bb Clarinet Solo
Isaac Hetsch, Trumpet Solo
Jacob Iczkowski, Alto Saxophone Solo
Jude Leeser, Trumpet Solo
Lonnie Massey, French Horn Solo
Tristyn McCaman, Trombone Solo
Cecelia Nelson, Flute Solo
Jack Snavely, Alto Saxophone Solo
Elizabeth Terry, Flute Solo
Logan Zwissler, French Horn Solo
Ensembles:
Mogadore Snare Drum Trio
Mogadore Trombone Duet
Mogadore Trumpet Duet
Mogadore Trumpet Trio
Mogadore Woodwind Duet
Mogadore Flute Trio
Mogadore Saxophone Trio
Mogadore Flute Duet
Mogadore Clarinet Duet I
Mogadore Clarinet Duet II
Performance Reminders: Instrumentalists: Please be working on memorization for your required scales.
Upcoming Events- Junior High and High School
Saturday, March 7- OMEA Large Group Contest-Medina Performing Arts Center
Report time: 9:45 AM at MHS
Performance in Auditorium: 12:35 PM
March 19-21- Mary Poppins 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 28- Rittman Jazz Fest- Report time 4:45 PM
O.H. Somers Elementary Instrumental Music News
Fifth Grade Band News
Monday- Woodwinds, Percussion
Wednesdays- Brass, Percussion
Friday- Full Band
Before spring break we will begin full rehearsals Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays in preparation for our spring concert in May!
Fourth Grade- Link Up The Orchestra Sings!
This school year, Mogadore’s fourth grade students have been participating in a new program entitled Link Up - The Orchestra Sings with the Akron Symphony. The symphony is one of more than 90 national and international organizations selected to participate in this program in partnership with Carnegie Hall. The program pairs orchestras with local schools in the community. While participating in the program, our students have learned about different orchestral repertoire and additionally, learned a variety of songs to be performed with this music. This collaboration will culminate in our fourth grade students performing at the House of the Lord Church on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 11:15 AM. This concert will provide students the opportunity to sing and play the recorder along with the Akron Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Assistant Conductor, Eric Benjamin.
Informational letters were sent home with students. Please complete the permission form for your student’s attendance and send it back to school! If you need an additional, please contact Mrs. Bonitz
Stephanie Bonitz, Director of Bands
Email: mo_bonitz@mogadore.net
Website: https://mogadoremusic.webstarts.com
Location: 130 South Cleveland Avenue, Mogadore, OH, USA
Phone: (330) 628-9943
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Twitter: @mogadorebands